Wednesday, June 7 2017 14:47

ArmInfo. Armenian MFA called on its citizens in Iran. 

"We call on Armenian citizens in Iran to refrain from visiting the  territories where Iranian law enforcements conduct operations, in  particular, in southern regions of Tehran, and public sites. In case  of appearing in emergency situation, immediately contact the Embassy  of Armenia in the Islamic Republic of Iran (e-mail:  [email protected], phone (0098) 21 6670 4833, address: Ostad  Shahriar Str, corner of Razi Str., Jomhourie Eslami, Tehran)", the  MFA statement received in ArmInfo reads.

To note, armed men opened fire in the Parliament of Iran, at about  10:30 local time, and took several hostages. The attackers were armed  with pistols and two AK-47. They are blocked now, the building in  surrounded by the police. Special operation for seizure of the  building began.

Iranian parliament's director for public relations said that the  situation in the parliament is under control.  According to him, as a  result of shoots in the parliament one men is dead, one of the  members of the parliamentary guard was injured in the ankle and two  others were injured in the chest and arms. He also added that the  open meeting of the parliament is still ongoing and the meeting of  the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission is taking place  on this issue.

According to the latest data of Media, the number of victims in  parliament reached 7, and 4 are taken hostages. More then 40 people  are injured. MIA of Iran called extraordinary meeting. 

Earlier it was also reported about shooting at the territory of the  Imam Khomeini mausoleum in the south of Tehran. According to local  media, the suicide bomber blew up the explosives that were on him. As  a result of the incident, one person was killed, at least five were  injured.

The terrorist organization <Islamic State> assumed responsibility for  the attacks.